Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer

St. John’s, NL, Canada

and 2 more

(Hybrid)

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 
Wood is currently seeking an Electrical Designer to join our Eastern Canada Operations team who will provide engineering support through the application of extensive and comprehensive knowledge of electrical engineering design principles and practices in the performance of all electrical discipline design work across our Eastern Canada business. 
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The Role 
The successful candidate will be expected to lead by example, consistently displaying and enforcing the Company’s values and behaviors, role modelling commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behavior.
 
Our Clients and Projects
 Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability. 
What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments. 

Responsibilities

Plans and prioritizes work to meet client requirements and aligned with organizational goalsProvide engineering design expertise to deliver work scopes in line with company policies and proceduresProvide support to the business development process to identify and win new workPrepare and maintain estimates and schedulesDrive elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews and embedding lessons learned in engineering design proceduresAssisting continuous improvement of design systems and tools required by the discipline to deliver cost effective and competitive design executionMaintain and assist in identifying scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control ProcessEnsure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and ProceduresReview and check work output of discipline assigned personnel, as requiredEnsure Health and Safety and environmental regulations are followed methodically

Qualifications

Technical diploma from a post-secondary institution 5+ years of experience in the Power Utility, Mining / Industrial and / or Renewable Energy sectors considered an assetExperience with AutoCAD and 3D Modelling packages would be an assetSolid knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, Canadian electric utility industry practices, CSA Standards and Local CodesExperience with LV, MV and HV applications would be an assetAttention to detail and pride in work qualityExcellent verbal, written communication skillsStrong client focusResourceful team player with self-starter aptitudeCurrent authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.